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Aerial view of Hance Park.

08/10/2026

Forever linked: The I-10 tunnel and Hance Park have different birthdays

While the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel turns 36, younger "sibling" Margaret T. Hance Park maintains its place as a space for the community to gather.

Loop 303 project

08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...

Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

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A small white dog lies on a black office chair while being gently petted by a person.

01/26/2017

It's happy fur-ever after for Dottie, the pooch rescued from a freeway

One year after a dog was rescued from a freeway median wall, we follow up to find out what happened to her.

The new Fortuna Wash Bridge spans a dirt construction site under a clear blue sky.

01/24/2017

New US 95 bridge making a big difference for the Yuma area

A four-lane bridge near Yuma means travelers no longer have to wonder whether the weather will stop their journeys.

Snowplow stopped along highway

01/23/2017

Telling (and showing) you what's happening with these storms

In these back-to-back storms, our Twitter and Facebook accounts have allowed us to share what's happening on the highways -- and for you to share with us.

High wind advisory sign above a mostly empty highway with cars in the distance.

01/18/2017

New traffic cameras expand your view of highways around the state

Just in time for more winter weather this weekend, we've expanded your view of highways and conditions with nine new cameras around the state.

Cable, rebar, concrete and yellow backhoe.

01/17/2017

Art of Transportation: What a tangled web we weave

The Art of Transportation features a tangle of cables and concrete.

A highway overpass under construction with scaffolding, cranes, and sand piles in the foreground.

01/13/2017

On Phoenix-area freeways, 2016 accomplishments and more improvements in 2017

Before we talk about Phoenix-area projects coming this year, let's look in the rearview mirror at 2016 accomplishments.

01/11/2017

More and more Authorized Third Party providers offering driver license services

There are now 22 Third Party providers operating 33 locations throughout Arizona offer driver license services, including driving tests.

Blue construction crane and blue portable restroom

01/10/2017

Art of Transportation: Blue accents

Bright blue objects stand out in this week's Art of Transportation.

Steel arch Midgley Bridge in northern Arizona spans a rocky canyon with trees and greenery in the foreground under a clear sky.

01/06/2017

Protective fencing on SR 89A's Midgley Bridge matches scenic surroundings

In response to community concerns, ADOT recently completed protective fencing on Midgley Bridge north of Sedona.

Safety message based on singer Adele's concert

01/04/2017

Rumor has it there's a winner for favorite 2016 safety message

Take a look at the results of our informal poll on your favorite electronic message board of 2016.